Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
acuminata
ID:
668824

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
wcs

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 27: 3 (1889)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000668156



Common Names

  • Hypoxis acuminata
  • Acuminata Hypoxis
  • Hypoxis


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Description

Hypoxis acuminata (also called Acuminate African Potato, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herb native to tropical Africa. It grows up to 30 cm tall, with narrow, linear leaves and small, yellow flowers. It is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Hypoxis acuminata is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and digestive problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hypoxis acuminata is a yellow, star-shaped bloom with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oblong capsule. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hypoxis acuminata is a perennial herb native to tropical Africa. It is propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. The divisions should be taken from healthy plants and planted in a moist soil mix. The plants should be grown in full sun and kept moist.

Where to Find Hypoxis acuminata

Hypoxis acuminata is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa.

Hypoxis acuminata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hypoxis acuminata?

Hypoxis acuminata

What is the common name of Hypoxis acuminata?

Sharp-pointed Star Grass

What is the natural habitat of Hypoxis acuminata?

Grasslands and open woodlands

Species in the Hypoxis genus

Hypoxis abyssinica, Hypoxis acuminata, Hypoxis angustifolia, Hypoxis argentea, Hypoxis arillacea, Hypoxis aurea, Hypoxis bampsiana, Hypoxis baurii, Hypoxis camerooniana, Hypoxis canaliculata, Hypoxis catamarcensis, Hypoxis colchicifolia, Hypoxis costata, Hypoxis cuanzensis, Hypoxis curtissii, Hypoxis decumbens, Hypoxis demissa, Hypoxis dinteri, Hypoxis domingensis, Hypoxis exaltata, Hypoxis exilis, Hypoxis filiformis, Hypoxis fischeri, Hypoxis flanaganii, Hypoxis floccosa, Hypoxis galpinii, Hypoxis gerrardii, Hypoxis goetzei, Hypoxis gregoriana, Hypoxis hemerocallidea, Hypoxis hirsuta, Hypoxis humilis, Hypoxis hygrometrica, Hypoxis interjecta, Hypoxis juncea, Hypoxis kilimanjarica, Hypoxis kraussiana, Hypoxis lata, Hypoxis lejolyana, Hypoxis leucotricha, Hypoxis limicola, Hypoxis longifolia, Hypoxis lucens, Hypoxis ludwigii, Hypoxis lusalensis, Hypoxis malaissei, Hypoxis marginata, Hypoxis membranacea, Hypoxis mexicana, Hypoxis milloides,

Species in the Hypoxidaceae family

Curculigo annamitica, Curculigo breviscapa, Curculigo capitulata, Curculigo conoc, Curculigo disticha, Curculigo ensifolia, Curculigo erecta, Curculigo gracilis, Curculigo latifolia, Curculigo oligantha, Curculigo orchioides, Curculigo pilosa, Curculigo prainiana, Curculigo racemosa, Curculigo rhizophylla, Curculigo scorzonerifolia, Curculigo seychellensis, Curculigo sinensis, Curculigo tonkinensis, Curculigo trichocarpa, Curculigo savantwadiensis, Curculigo maharashtrensis, Curculigo fabrei, Curculigo maheensis, Empodium elongatum, Empodium flexile, Empodium gloriosum, Empodium monophyllum, Empodium namaquensis, Empodium plicatum, Empodium veratrifolium, Empodium namaquensis, Empodium veratrifolium, Hypoxis abyssinica, Hypoxis acuminata, Hypoxis angustifolia, Hypoxis argentea, Hypoxis arillacea, Hypoxis aurea, Hypoxis bampsiana, Hypoxis baurii, Hypoxis camerooniana, Hypoxis canaliculata, Hypoxis catamarcensis, Hypoxis colchicifolia, Hypoxis costata, Hypoxis cuanzensis, Hypoxis curtissii, Hypoxis decumbens, Hypoxis demissa,

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